Based in Chicago, Chris contributes to several print and online publications, covering entertainment, lifestyle and cultural events in the Chicagoland area and beyond.

How did it all start?  Well, we won’t go back that far, but over the last five years, Chris’ work has appeared in PopMatters Magazine, Ink19, UR Chicago, Relix Magazine, Matador Travel, Chicago's Daily Herald and Being There Magazine. He specializes in music journalism and interviewing filmmakers, recording artists and authors. Chris’ also covers other topics such as immigration reform, mental health and health and fitness.

Want to see what happens when a love for live music and science converge? Then dive deeper into the live concert experience and check out Chris’ compelling experiments and interactive chats conjured from the litmus of his live concert reviews with Live Exhaust, a blog that uncovers and discusses the crucial subtext of the live concert experience via progressive experiments and ongoing fan dialogue.

Dry Water Media features the combination of Colleen Catania’s, (his wife) photography and Chris’ writing.  In addition to live music and cultural events, Colleen’s portfolio also includes photojournalism, portraits, architecture, nature, and gallery showings.

So if you have a story that needs coverage, an album or book reviewed, or a press release written contact Chris.

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